As shown in the rough figure draw seg QR = 4.2 cm
Draw a ray QT making an angle of 40° with QR
Take a point S on ray QT, such that QS = 8.5 cm
Now, QP + PS = QS [Q-P-S]
∴ QP + PS = 8.5 cm …….(i)
Also, PQ + PR = 8.5 cm ……(ii) [Given]
∴ QP + PS = PQ + PR [From (i) and (ii)]
∴ PS = PR
∴ Point P is on the perpendicular bisector of seg SR
∴ The point of intersection of ray QT and perpendicular bisector of seg SR is point P.
Steps of construction:
i. Draw seg QR of length 4.2 cm.
ii. Draw ray QT, such that ∠RQT = 40°.
iii. Mark point S on ray QT such that l(QS) = 8.5 cm.
iv. Join points R and S.
v. Draw perpendicular bisector of seg RS intersecting ray QT.
Name the point as P.
vi. Join the points P and R.
Hence, ∆PQR is the required triangle.
